Source: Team_Talk
Hoops stalling over settlements - LMA
Celtic are delaying reaching a settlement with Tony Mowbray and his staff following their sacking, according to the LMA.[LNB] Mowbray had been in charge for less than a year when he and assistants Mark Venus and Peter Grant were axed at the end of March.[LNB]Mowbray and Grant are being represented by the League Managers' Association in negotiations with Celtic over a pay-off, which reportedly could be as much as £1.4million.[LNB]The precise terms of Mowbray's contract are unclear, with some reports stating he was on a 12-month rolling deal and others suggesting it was one lasting up to four years.[LNB]LMA chief executive Richard Bevan told the News of the World: "We're acting on behalf of Tony Mowbray and Peter Grant on this issue and are dealing with Celtic. Technically, they are currently on gardening leave from the club.[LNB]"In the majority of cases, settlements are reached for members of coaching staff within two to three weeks. You would need to speak to Celtic about their motives in the delay.[LNB]"The reason we're representing Tony and Peter is that they are members of the LMA.[LNB]"It isn't the case that clubs have to have settled with previous employees before they appoint new managers - every contract is different and I can't comment on individual ones."[LNB]Meanwhile, young Celtic midfielder Simon Ferry insists it would be "a waste of time" returning to the club from Swindon this summer.[LNB]The 22-year-old could be a Championship player next term if the Robins win Saturday's League One play-off final.[LNB]But that is only if managerless Celtic agree to extend his loan deal or sell him to the Wiltshire club.[LNB]Ferry, who has not made a single first-team appearance for the Hoops, told Scotland on Sunday: "To be honest, if Swindon want to keep me then I'd be more than happy to stay, especially if the new Celtic manager comes in and tells me I just have to fight for the chance to get a game.[LNB]"If a manager like Danny Wilson wants to buy me then I would rather come back to Swindon and play for him and play somewhere I'm wanted.[LNB]"I can't really see myself getting a chance at Celtic and I don't think it would matter who the new manager is because there are so many players ahead of me there, so it would be a waste of time going back really."
